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I can’t vote yes on faith alone

Published on Thursday, February 05 2015 00:00

Dear People of Lyons,I am undecided on the Bohn Park housing, but was insulted by a recent letter to the editor comparing voting no to keeping Mary and Joseph out of the inn, and also suggesting a certain snobbery and selfishness was

CDBG-DR Grants Help Rebuild

Published on Thursday, January 29 2015 17:13

The Larimer County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) in partnership with Loveland Housing Authority is helping residents rebuild in the wake of the historic 2013 Colorado floods. In June of 2014, the first wave of

LES Students “Wow” At Discovery Fair

Published on Thursday, January 29 2015 16:49

The Lyons Elementary School held their annual Discovery Fair last week, and fifty-five students from kindergarten to fifth grade participated. This year’s theme was “Discover Colorado,” and the students really took the assignment to heart. Their interests ranged from: 14-ers to flowers, predators (fangs, claws, and

Christiansen Scores Career High

Published on Thursday, January 29 2015 15:41

By Kari BaseyDespite a phenomenal shooting performance by senior Zach Christiansen, the Lyons High School boys basketball team lost to Dayspring Christian last Tuesday, January 20, at home 77 to 73. Christiansen scored

About Town - January 29, 2015

Published on Thursday, January 29 2015 13:45

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. The opinions stated are hers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Board of Trustees.

Another week gone by. Where does time fly! We are all saying prayers this week due to the severe accident our good friend Rick England was in with driver Iann Clayton up the North St. Vrain by the Stone Mountain Lodge. Both are in the hospital with broken bones.

About Town - January 22, 2015

Published on Thursday, January 22 2015 14:56

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. The opinions stated here are hers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Board of Trustees.

Here it is, another week gone by. A lot of good music in town always; at Oskar Blues, The Fork, The Stone Cup, Spirit Hound Distillery, and others. You are always invited to attend and enjoy.

HOUSINGThe Town of Lyons is getting lined up for the sixty recovery homes on a portion of Bohn Park, although a vote is still required. It is indeed a challenge to give up a part of that beautiful park, but what else? I do want to compliment members of the Housing Replacement Task Force

Lions Lose To Huskies - Beat Warriors

Published on Thursday, January 22 2015 14:44

By Kari BaseyThe Lyons High School Varsity boys basketball team lost to undefeated Highland 71 to 80 last week. The nine-point margin was significantly better than when the two teams played earlier this season. Shea Gilman and Zach Christiansen led the Lions in scoring with twenty-three

Lady Lions Fall Short

Published on Thursday, January 22 2015 14:36

The Lyons girls’ basketball team fell short last week with back-to-back losses, and their record for the year now stands at two wins and eight losses. The young Lyons squad couldn’t quite find a rhythm as a team, and started slow in both games. The squad will need to find a little

How Do They Do It? - Gold Hill

Published on Thursday, January 22 2015 12:20

Lyons Preparedness

By Emily GublerHow have our neighboring mountain communities organized around preparedness? We are fortunate to have several examples to look to and learn from. For this article I interviewed Amy Hardy about Gold Hill’s Neighbor Link program. I started off by asking Hardy: What inspired Gold